Tuesday, August 25, 2009

PTI August Blog Hop: Autumn Theme


Blog Hop time again -- Woo-Hoo!!! This month Nichole challenged us to create an autumn-themed project for Papertrey Ink's August Blog Hop. One of her suggestions was to use fabric on your creation . . . let's just say I tried, but failed miserably! So I went back to an idea that had struck me the first time I saw PTI's Everyday Classics Anniversary Set. I created my card based on the stamped flourish, to which I then added a sliver of Dark Chocolate card stock for a "wooden shelf" to hold my teapot. Seed beads sewn to my lace trim added the final detail. I can think of many ways to use this little "shelf" for other projects! Okay, I'm off to see all the wonderous projects all you hoppers created!
Paper: PTI's Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate & Vintage Cream
Stamps: PTI's Tea for Two & Everday Classics
Ink: PTI's Dark Chocolate
Embellishments: Lace Trim, seed beads, paper flower from stash
Tools: Spellbinders Wizard; Curved Rectangles Dies
Finished Card Size: 6 3/8" x 4 5/8"

47 comments:

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Wow, that is beautiful, love the teapot!

Jak Heath said...

superb Marge, how clever to create the shelf, it works perfectly.

Scrapping Julie said...

aww. so pretty

Anonymous said...

GORGEOUS!! love the ribbon and the teapot is so elegant!

Terri Trotter Earley said...

That shelf is so much fun! Very creative and the colors are so warm and inviting. You really projected the warmth of the autumn season.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Aimes said...

Oooh I just love a good cuppa tea so this is super! Clever to create the shelf and your lace is so pretty too!
Aimes
x

Melissa said...

Wonderful! Such a fun idea to create a shelf for the teapot!

Sue P. said...

Very pretty card!

Marcie Sharp said...

So creative to use the teapot for a fall card...it works well!

AKiteFlier said...

Adorable - love the flowers on the teapot and the accent "ribbon" along the bottom - truly adorable!

Becca said...

I love the little shelf holding up your teapot. That is a great idea! And the summer sunrise and dark chocolate together are really nice!

B said...

So cute! Love the little shelf and the fun trim!

Sandy said...

This is so pretty. Every time I see that teapot, I think I need to get that stamp set. You have done a wonderful job using the fall colors with it.

ChristineCreations said...

OH that trim is so pretty! What a great card!

Lori said...

So pretty, I love the summer sunrise!!

Regan said...

OMG the cuteness is killing me

peggysue said...

This is beyond cute, that little shelf is fabulous. Nice and open, lots of white space to set off the image, great job!

Gwen said...

oh Marge!!! A nice cupa hot tea on a chilly fall eve!!! perfect!!! your card is just a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e!!!!!!!!! love love how you did the lace AND the shelf!!! going to have to try that!!! ;)

Chris said...

very pretty!

Michelle said...

Tea in the fall - but of course. And your little lace trim is lovely too.

Heather P. said...

Simply gorgeous!

Terri said...

Nice job. I especially like how you used the flouishes.

Mona Pendleton said...

Hello Maricopa Neighbor! :) You did a fabulous job creating a sense of warmth with your teapot card! Nothing like sipping a cup of simmered mulled spiced tea in the fall! :) TFS

Janelle said...

Oh, your shelf is a stroke of genius! And your teapot made me remember that I poured a cup of tea about an hour ago and it's still sitting on the kitchen counter. Off to find the tea (and the microwave!). Great card!

Sharon Harnist said...

Great shelf you created for your beautiful teapot -- wonderful, warm card!

Deb C said...

Beautiful card! Love the little details. TFS~

Banu said...

Beautiful card. Loved how you made the stand for the tea pot :) And the details on the teapot as well :D Very nice.

Leora said...

Beautiful!

BethieJ said...

What a PRETTY card.. love the colors you used!

Kim Faucher said...

very pretty.. love the bit of yellow and lace!

Steph said...

Oh, this is great!! The shelf, the tea pot, and the trim...such wonderful details!!

Amanda said...

Hey girl! It's a small world afterall! I live in Maricopa, AZ too, in Glennwilde Groves and I love Papertrey too! We will have to get together for a stamping date sometime!!!

Awesome teapot card!!!

Deanna said...

Ack this is totally awesome!

Amy said...

Your shelf is a clever idea! I love the little details you added to the teapot, too.

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Great teapot and lace!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

Great teapot and lace!

Britta Swiderski said...

Ooooh! I love the teapot and how you embellished it. Wonderful job!

Mara Campbell said...

This is really sweet!! I love the lace trim, adds just the right touch!

Antje said...

I am glad, somebody else used the tea set, love your card and the beautiful lace!

Linda said...

Great detail! I can tell lots of work went into this. Beautiful!

Amy said...

Amazing card! I love all the little details, particularly the beads on that stunning lace!

Bonnie said...

Oooo love your card - that lace is awesome!

Kathy W said...

beautiful card, like use of lace reminds me of tea cozy or tablecloth

Lisa H. said...

what a sweet yellow tea pot! love the lace!

Cammie said...

The lace is wonderful with the teapot. Love the warm fall colors. The orange flower reminds me of a bittersweet vine--which I always use to decorate for autumn.

Taheerah said...

Love the flower detail on the teapot!

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